Verse of the Day
Author Spotlight
Loading featured author...
Report Issue
See a formatting issue or error?
Let us know →
Thus says the Lord Yahweh: Are you he of whom I spoke in old time by my servants the prophets of Israel, who prophesied in those days for [many] years that I would bring you against them?
Verse Takeaways
1
The Foe with Many Names
God asks Gog if he is the enemy foretold by past prophets. Commentators explain that while the name 'Gog' is new here, he represents a long-prophesied archetype. He is the ultimate embodiment of the world's opposition to God's people, a theme addressed by earlier prophets under different figures and descriptions.
See 3 Verse Takeaways
Book Overview
Ezekiel
Author
Audience
Composition
Teaching Highlights
Outline
+ 5 more
See Overview
4
18th Century
Presbyterian
Gog - is not mentioned by name in any existing prophecy before Ezekiel’s time. The reference here shows:
19th Century
Anglican
Of whom I have spoken in old time.— This is put in that interrogative form which is often used for emphatic assurance. The word
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Thus says the Lord God, putting the question that follows: are you he of whom I have spoken of old time by my…
Consider supporting our work
The enemy will make a formidable descent upon the land of Israel. When Israel dwells safely under the Divine protection, will you not come to know …
